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Prefecture and commune in Normandy, France
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Alençon is a city in Orne on the River Sarthe. Alençon is a restored gem. A visit is like travelling through time. Among its centuries-old highlights are the circular wheat market, home to exhibitions beneath its magnificent glass dome; the Halle aux Toiles, now a meeting venue; and the restored Jesuit church. Cobbled streets lead you from the town centre to the medieval quarter nearby, passing half timbered houses, Notre Dame Church, the Dukes' castle and the Town Hall.
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Dukes' Castle
Museum of Fine Arts and Lace of Alençon
The National Lace Workshops are next door to the museum and sell small samples of Alençon lace in the museum shop.
Swimming Pool & aquatic centre
Ice Skating
"Go Karting"
Bar, pub, brasserie, restaurant.
Wine Bar
9 bedrooms.
Hotel, restaurant.
Pets allowed (charged), Wi-Fi.
Pets allowed. 1 Apr-30 Sept.
Market
Supermarket
Hypermarket
Pharmacy
By car
Alençon is on the N-S A28 motorway Rouen to Tours. To the N with the A88 & N158 this provides good road links N to Caen and the ferry port at Ouistreham.
By rail
Alençon has both intercity and local rail services.
The centre of the town is small enough to walk around. The town has a local bus service operated by Alto Bus.
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